mantenga-keep: meaning, definitions and translations

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What is keep?

  • tr. Proveer a uno del alimento o de los bienes necesarios: desde que murió su padre, mantiene a toda su familia. También prnl.: se mantiene a base de vegetales .
    Tr. Provide one with the necessary food or goods: since his father died, he supports his whole family. Also prnl.: it is maintained based on vegetables.
  • Conservar una cosa en su ser o estado: estos guantes mantendrán tus manos calentitas .
    Keep one thing in your being or state: these gloves will keep your hands warm.
  • Sostener una cosa para que no caiga o se tuerza: mantén sujeta la escalera mientras subo .
    Hold one thing so it doesn't fall or twist: hold the ladder while climbing.
  • Defender una opinión: mantengo que esa teoría está equivocada .
    Defend an opinion: I maintain that this theory is wrong.
  • Realizar o proseguir algo durante cierto tiempo: mantuvieron una estrecha amistad; mantendrán una reunión.
    To do or continue something for a certain time: they maintained a close friendship; they will hold a meeting.
  • prnl. Perseverar, no variar de estado o resolución: tienes que intentar mantenerte tranquilo .♦ Irreg. Se conj. como retener .
    prnl. Persevere, do not vary in status or resolution: you have to try to stay calm .♦ Irreg. It is conj. how to retain .